LEED Double Platinum you say? Yes, it appears you can double down on your greenness - and <a href="http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/" target="_blank">BASF Corporation's Headquarters</a> in New Jersey is the first in the state—and only the fifth in the US—to do so. To earn the certification, BASF achieved LEED Platinum in both <a href="https://new.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/core-shell" target="_blank">LEED CS (Core &amp; Shell)</a> as well as <a href="https://new.usgbc.org/leed/rating-systems/commercial-interiors" target="_blank">LEED CI (Commercial Interiors)</a>. Located in Florham Park, NJ, BASF Headquarters was developed by <a href="http://www.rockefellergroup.com/" target="_blank">The Rockefeller Group</a> and features a base building design by <a href="http://www.kpf.com/" target="_blank">Kohn Pedersen Fox</a> as well as a custom-branded interior by <a href="http://www.gensler.com/" target="_blank">Gensler</a>.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

<a href="http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/" target="_blank">BASF</a> is the world's largest chemical company in the world and their new headquarters has achieved a status few projects in the world - LEED Double Platinum certification.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

The project was awarded LEED Platinum for the Core &amp; Shell, which was designed by <a href="http://www.kpf.com/" target="_blank">Kohn Pedersen Fox</a> and it was also awarded LEED Platinum for the interior, which was designed by <a href="http://www.gensler.com/" target="_blank">Gensler</a>.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

The linear building is aligned on an east/west axis with limited and a shaded exposures for the morning and afternoon sun.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

Above the third floor, the building expands to minimize the building's footprint and provide shade for the bottom floors.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

The south façade incorporates a horizontal louver system as an environmental consideration to provide shading for the exposed glass façade.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

Indoor water use was reduced by 40% with the help of low-flow toilets, lavatory faucets, and shower head; waterless urinals; and a rainwater harvesting system.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

Over 40% of the project site was retained as open space.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

Most of the offices enjoy natural daylighting and views outside, while sensors and monitors work to reduce energy use when rooms are not occupied.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

An energy efficient HVAC system reduces energy use by one-third and all equipment and appliances are Energy Star rated.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

During construction 75% of waste was diverted from the landfill and many of the new materials are either recycled, locally-sourced and low VOC.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

“The new headquarters is a living demonstration of BASF’s innovations in sustainable construction and high-performance buildings,” said Hans Engel, Chairman and CEO of <a href="http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/" target="_blank">BASF Corporation</a>.

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

“It stands as a tangible example of how BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future while creating a healthy and safe work atmosphere where our employees can even better cooperate and collaborate.”

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BASF Headquarters-Gensler

We're still not exactly sure what the reason for a Double Certification though and we'd love to hear from our readers as to the benefits of such an arrangement. What are your thoughts?